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intercepted

VERB

head off; interrupt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambush arrest block catch cut off deflect hijack prevent seize stop take away

STRONG

appropriate check curb hinder interlope interpose obstruct shortstop take

WEAK

cut in head off at pass make off with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow encourage free give let go release

STRONG

aid assist help keep permit promote refuse reject

WEAK

abet forward

Example Sentences

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The Israeli military said one of the missiles was intercepted; the second fell short of Israel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Most of the Iranian missiles were intercepted and there were no reported injuries, the Wall Street Journal reported.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

Two Iranian missiles fired at Kuwait fell short or broke apart en route, and three missiles launched at Bahrain were intercepted by U.S. and Bahrain air defense forces, Central Command added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, Israel's military said it intercepted a drone and two projectiles that crossed the border.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Harry — I cant say everything I would like to in a letter, it’s too risky in case the owl is intercepted — we need to talk face-to-face.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling